# Conversation about Caring for Elderly Mother and Council Support

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 6 minutes - Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 20, Test 2, Listening Part 1. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

6 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 1-10: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Help for carers
Local councils can arrange practical support to help those caring for elderly people at home.
This can give the carer:
time for other responsibilities
a **(1)** _____
Assessment of mother's needs
This may include discussion of:
how much **(2)** _____ the caring involves
what types of tasks are involved, e.g.
help with dressing
helping her have a **(3)** _____
shopping
helping with meals
dealing with **(4)** _____
any aspects of caring that are especially difficult, e.g.
loss of **(5)** _____
**(6)** _____ her
preventing a **(7)** _____
Types of support that may be offered to carers
transport costs, e.g. cost of a **(8)** _____
car-related costs, e.g. fuel and **(9)** _____
help with housework
help to reduce **(10)** _____

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